Golden eagles belong in England’s skies and their return would be a powerful step for nature’s recovery. But it cannot be done without real change. Habitats must be restored, threats must be tackled and the environment must be made safe again.

This year's big question: how can we achieve our goal of protecting 30% of our land and sea by 2030? Time is running out for nature.

📣#CleanWaterNow campaign update 📣 An amazing 30,000 emails have been sent to MP’s demanding clean water💧 Thank you for standing up for our rivers, lakes and seas. Haven’t taken action yet? Join the 30,000 by emailing your MP today 👇️ 🔗 wcl.org.uk/clean-water-...

£90m to protect England’s wildlife is a welcome step forward! From the smallest fungus to birds of prey overhead, every species matters – and with 16% at risk of extinction, we can’t afford to lose any more. Now is the moment to go further 🌿 Read more here: www.wcl.org.uk/from-the-hum...

Where do you go to see nature? 🌿 For some, it’s a river walk or a woodland nearby. But for so many it’s not an option at all. Hidden in our towns and cities are “brownfield” sites, often dismissed as unused land. But in reality, they are vital wildlife havens!

🌊 Clean water and a healthy environment are not luxuries, they’re basic rights The Environment Agency completed 10,000 health checks on the water network in the last year and uncovered over 3,000 permit condition breaches. This many breaches in one year show pollution is still business as usual.

The system is broken ❌️ 2025 was an extremely dry year, yet huge amounts of sewage were still polluting our rivers lakes and seas. These aren’t storm overflows; they’re all-weather wastepipes.

Good news for marine mammals 🐋 Today, a new bill has been introduced to Parliament to protect marine mammals from human disturbance. Seals, porpoises, and whales are currently vulnerable not just to harm, but to disruption that can put both animals and people at risk.

Nature = Future 🌍️ Our future depends on nature, it's time to stand up for it. That's why we're supporting @nationaltrust Nature = Future campaign.

Tune in on Sunday night to see ITV's shocking new documentary: In Our Blood: The Forever Chemicals Scandal. It will reveal alarming levels of forever chemicals in the blood of residents from a Yorkshire town already linked to the UK’s worst PFAS contamination.

What was it really like to be at The Wild Summit in 2025? We’ve just published a first-hand reflection from someone who attended our inaugural event. Beth Mitton, Durham University alumni and environmental intern, shares their experience, highlights, and what made it stand out.

Today marks a major moment for how land in England is managed as the Government publishes its Land Use Framework 🌱 It’s a significant step forward but turning ambition into change for nature, climate & communities will be the true test. Read our response here: www.wcl.org.uk/ministers-ar...

Today the Government responded to the Nuclear Regulatory Review. While the most dangerous proposals to weaken the Habitats Regulations appear to have been avoided, many details are still to come.

The Wild Summit returns to @Bristol_Beacon on 9 September 2026 🎉 Join us as we move from ambition to action 🌱 Time is running out for nature. Be part of the movement, get your tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wild-s... #WildSummitUK

#WildSummitUK is back this September! Tickets are available next week so keep your eyes peeled 👀

What would you rather? Polluted seas? Or clean, healthy, thriving seas that can be enjoyed by all?

A new water law is coming. Ministers know this is a once-in-a-generation chance to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas, but Government proposals don’t match the scale of the water crisis - yet. MPs have the power to decide.

40+ organisations have joined #CleanWaterNow to demand urgent government action for nature and people.

Clean water can’t wait. The Government must take action now for nature and people.

Biodiversity Net Gain is meant to protect nature. But right now, developers can skip it by ticking a box and writing a belief – not providing evidence. No proof. No checks. No fixes for nature. That’s the de minimis loophole – and it needs to go. Read more: www.wcl.org.uk/docs/BNG_no_...

We’re back at Number 10 Downing Street with the Time for Change coalition to hand in a petition with 36,000 signatures supporting a ban on trail hunting.

Biodiversity net gain (BNG) is a critical policy for securing nature’s recovery.

The Government has today released a disappointing Forever Chemical Action Plan which will leave people and nature exposed to forever chemicals The action plan does not address PFAS emissions at source but instead leans heavily on more monitoring and guidance.

Three years on from the Environmental Improvement Plan, ambition alone isn’t enough. Without nature, climate and sustainability embedded across education, green skills and nature recovery targets won’t be met. Read more in our blog here: wcl.org.uk/education-ma...

The largest water industry settlement is being paid for by customers, but what will it deliver for nature? Our latest blog explains why clearer, more transparent reporting on environmental outcomes is essential. Find the blog here: wcl.org.uk/clear-waters...

Government quietly released a report today. Just 3% of the most important habitat for wildlife is in good condition. This must change or wildlife will be lost forever. Don’t let this report slip under the radar: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/697206...

Everyone deserves clean water, now ‼️ The Water White Paper is out today with Government calling the proposals the “biggest overhaul in a generation”, but Wildlife and Countryside Link believe much more needs to be done. 🔗 Read our full statement here: www.wcl.org.uk/the-british-...

This Blue Monday, one thing is clear: connecting with blue spaces helps wellbeing and mental health. Not just today, but all year round. When these places are clean, safe, well-maintained and accessible, they offer powerful benefits for people and communities. How do blue spaces make you feel?

📣 Nature targets are not optional – they are the law 📜 Will this Government be the first ever to break the law by missing legally binding nature targets? The Office of Environmental Protection warns today that much more action is needed. 🔗Read more here: tinyurl.com/WCLresponse

🌱The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is back this June and will prioritise smaller farms. After a year of uncertainty for agriculture, this is a win - but government must now invest more and put nature first, not just for business as usual. 🔗Full response here: www.wcl.org.uk/farm-payment...

Christmas has come early for animals🎄🐾 We welcome the Government’s new ambitious Animal Welfare Strategy, with commitments to: ✅Transition away from cages for hens and mother pigs ✅ Introduce a closed season for hares ✅ Ban trail hunting

The Government has partially backed away from weakening Biodiversity Net Gain – but nature still loses out. Exempting developments under 0.2ha risks hollowing out one of England’s most important nature protections🐝🌱 1/4🧵

🚨 CODE RED FOR NATURE 🚨 We are worried that Gov will weaken Biodiversity Net Gain — or remove small sites entirely! Gutting BNG would: ❌ collapse investment ❌ stall nature recovery ❌ send a catastrophic signal to markets This cannot happen.

From carrier bag charges to bans on single-use plastics, we’ve made real progress in tackling marine litter — but the problem is far from over 🌊 💙 Catherine Gemmell, Policy and Advocacy Manager at the Marine Conservation Society, reflects on what must happen next to protect our seas

🐬 4 years after going out for consultation the UK Cetacean Conservation Strategy has been published.   📄 The final document lacks any new commitments from the UK Governments to reduce threats to dolphins, whales and porpoises.

Today we’ve joined with over 160 orgs to urge UK Gov to secure a healthier, fairer, more sustainable food system We’re united behind 3 priorities: 🌱 A joined-up food & farming plan 🌾 Nature-friendly farming 🥗 Healthy diets for everyone Read the letter here: www.wcl.org.uk/docs/Food_St...

England’s protected site system isn’t failing – it’s being failed. And the consequences for nature are severe ⤵️

WCL CEO Richard Benwell on #BBCPoliticsLive today: “You can increase habitat, benefits for people, and get development working under the current law.” Our message is clear: nature and good planning go hand-in-hand

The Environmental Improvement Plan is out🎉 We took the Government to court over the last one. This time, warm words won’t cut it – nature needs delivery. 1/5 🧵

25yrs ago the Countryside Rights of Way Act opened up landscapes for public access – but left many without a right to enjoy inland waters💧 Today we remember that milestone – and renew the call for fair access to inland waters. Read more by Ben Seal, @PaddleUK: www.wcl.org.uk/the-crow-act...

The Planning & Infrastructure Bill will soon be law, but huge amounts of detail remain to be decided. Government needs to minimise environmental risk and uncertainty, as well as ensure that safeguards for wildlife are upheld. With nature in decline, we can't afford to leave it to chance.

UK waters are reeling from #nurdle & #biobead spills 🌊 Both are #microplastics and both are too often spilled into the environment. But they come from different industries. Our new blog explores the key differences 👉 www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/news/uk-reel... 📸 C Buckingham & Clacton litter pickers

Good news! Danny Chambers 'Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill' has passed today. It's good to see Government deliver a manifesto promise for animal welfare. We hope that the forthcoming Animal Welfare Strategy is ambitious in creating a better world for animals.

Yes! Hilary McGrady and the National Trust are right. Nature isn't a blocker to development - it's fundamental to a healthy, thriving economy. The Chancellor must stop bat-bashing and instead embrace people's love of nature and the economic opportunity that it brings.🌳

📢 Over 80 conservation organisations, land-managers and rural businesses have written to Government to warn that exempting sub-0.5 ha sites from BNG would remove 97% of planning applications from the UK’s only national nature compliance market.

GYBN UK are excited to become a member of Wildlife and Countryside Link, the largest environment and wildlife coalition in England with more than 90 members. We are looking forward to working with WCL and its members, and to providing youth-led perspectives. #youthcandoit @wclnews.bsky.social

📢As the Aarhus Convention MOP kicks off next week, we're supporting this joint letter from 40+ NGOs to the UK PM, urging him to uphold the Convention for the good of environmental justice. 🧵

I’ve just announced I’ll be leading a National Emergency Briefing on 27 November . At a time when climate is in free fall on the political agenda , it’s vital our leaders realise what is at stake if we do not accelerate a just , green transition for all . @nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧

Tackling wildlife crime means tackling organised crime❗ Wildlife crime offenders are involved in other serious crimes: 💥 59% linked to violence 💰 58% linked to theft or criminal damage 🐇 For poaching and hare coursing, that rises to over 70% 🚨 27% have links to domestic violence

2,000 crimes against wildlife were reported last year, with just 2% of these leading to convictions (exc fisheries) ⚖️ We need wildlife crime to be notifiable to the Home Office, to aid police response & ensure justice for nature 👮♀️ Read more 👇 www.wcl.org.uk/wildlife-cri...